Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber – DTX London 2024

Eleanor Dallaway

Eleanor has been a cybersecurity journalist and editor for 18 years. After 15 years as the editor and publisher of the industry’s leading magazine, Infosecurity, she finally jumped ship to co-found the UK’s first (and, as yet, only) cyber insurance brokerage. Eleanor now leads Assured Intelligence, an editorially independent content platform dedicated to making cybersecurity intelligence both accessible and enjoyable for CEOs, NEDs and senior execs.

Eleanor is the host of Grab the Mic: People in Cyber podcast, and founder of Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber events. She once advised the Conservative Government on cybersecurity strategy (for her sins) and won the Woman of Influence EWF award and various BT journalism awards.

Eleanor’s passion is telling people’s stories, and she is best known for her in-depth, soul-exposing interviews with the industry’s best minds.

Illyana Mullins

Named one of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards in 2024, Illyana is the founder of the Women in Tech and Cyber Hub (WiTCH), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting women currently in or aspiring to join the fields of cybersecurity and technology. With a passion for innovation, community building, and cybersecurity, Illyana is also a staunch advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Neurodiversity within the industry.

Yemurai Rabvukwa

Yemurai is a dynamic and influential figure in the technology sector, making waves as a senior cybersecurity associate and a prominent cybersecurity social media influencer (STEM Babe). With a First Class degree in Chemistry, Yemurai has seamlessly transitioned into the tech industry, where she has quickly established herself as a leading voice in cybersecurity. She has been shortlisted for awards such as “Most Inspiring Women in Cyber”, “Tech Influencer of the Year”, and was a finalist for “Rising Star” Black Tech Awards.

Her impact on the tech community is profound, with a social media presence that boasts over 56,000 followers and 1.1 million likes across her cybersecurity content. She is a pivotal figure in educating and inspiring the next generation of tech professionals and partners with organisations such as Cyber4Her, INCO Academy, and Rewriting the Code.

Yemurai’s motto, “changing lives one tech opportunity at a time,” perfectly encapsulates her mission. Her dedication to transforming lives through technology, using her influence on social media.

Rik Ferguson

Rik Ferguson is VP Security Intelligence at Forescout. He is a researcher, writer, filmmaker and presenter, as well as a Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) and an advisor to the European Union. Rik’s research into the murky world of cybercrime and the cloudy future of technology sees him advise law enforcement, governments and large enterprises alike.

Anya Bridges

Anya is the operations and project manager at Bob’s Business, one of the UK’s leading, and oldest, cybersecurity awareness training companies. She entered the industry as a cybersecurity technician apprentice and over the years, has developed into a respected thought leader within the cybersecurity community, sharing detailed insight into the human side of cybersecurity.
Anya also serves on the steering committee for the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster and contributes to the national UKC3 Cyber Skills Working Group.
Away from her day-to-day role Anya organises and hosts numerous events, including monthly networking sessions for professionals and students, school visits to promote careers in tech, and summer schools for aspiring cyber security professionals. Her experience of being a young woman in the industry means she is an active advocate for women in tech and is dedicated to empowering the next generation of cyber professionals.

Amanda Finch

CEO, The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)